Author Archives: Christine Persaud

Fun Ways to Celebrate Christmas With The Kids Using Tech at Home

By Christine Persaud
While Santa and his elves are all immune to coronavirus (thankfully, this has been confirmed by scientists!), most families will not be getting together with family or friends. It will just be parents and kids at home, enjoying a quiet Christmas in. Here are some creative ideas to make Christmas extra special this year for the kids.

Buying a New TV? Here’s What You Should Know

By Christine Persaud
The holiday season is prime time (pardon the pun) for investing in a new television for the family living room – especially this year with people spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. But the selection can be daunting and the terminology overwhelming.

Tech Categories That Are Growing Like Wildfire Due To The Pandemic

By Christine Persaud
Wearable devices, portable Bluetooth speakers, and truly wireless headphones are a few of the popular big categories from the past few years. But in 2020, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are specific categories of products that are picking up steam that might not necessarily have been on the radar before, or at least not been quite as popular as they are now.

Clever Gift Ideas For Colleagues This Holiday Season

By Christine Persaud
The way we work looks much different than it has in the past,  but chances are you are still working with the same colleagues, And though there won’t be a traditional office party this year, it’s still a nice gesture to get little gifts for your team members, colleagues, and friends at work. But what can you get?

How to Do A Socially Distant Gift Exchange

By Christine Persaud
This holiday season will be like no other. People might not get to see their extended family or close friends for the holidays in order to avoid large gatherings. But there are ways to keep doing the things you love during the holidays from afar. The Secret Santa or Kris Kringle gift exchange is historically a favourite among large families, groups of friends, and business colleagues.

Tech Gifts For Someone Who Just Picked Up A New Hobby

By Christine Persaud
As we continue to deal with COVID-19, a lot of people have extra time on their hands since they aren’t going out and about after work or on the weekends. And while some are filling it by binge watching TV shows, reorganizing the house, or spending more time with the kids, others have picked up new hobbies.

6 Air Purifiers For Your Home Office

By Christine Persaud
An air purifier is a useful device to have in your home, especially for a home office where you might be spending hours and hours each day. Air purifiers help rid the air of harmful bacteria, dust, dander, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They can help reduce airborne contaminants, including particles that potentially contain viruses.

How Cybercriminals Try To Extort Victims Online

By Christine Persaud
Cybersecurity is a growing concern, especially as we rely more and more on digital channels to communicate with one another. cybercriminals are getting more and more clever in their tactics, and we’re seeing new methods emerge, especially when it comes to monetary extortion.